ORCV Championships

At ORCV, we highlight excellence, and that's why we bring you not one, not two, but three thrilling Championships that combine the best of Coastal and Offshore racing.

1. Offshore Championships: A dynamic competition that combines Offshore (Cat 2) race results. Featuring a minimum number of offshore races for a true offshore challenge.

2. Coastal Championship: Dive into the excitement with this championship, highlighting results from the coastal (Cat 3) races.

3. Double-Handed Offshore Championship: Double the thrill! This championship combines Coastal (Cat 3) and Offshore (Cat 2) race results, exclusively in the Double-Handed Division. Prepare for an exhilarating journey with a minimum number of offshore (Cat 2) races.

Sail for victory by joining us in these Championships!

Scroll down for more info on each Championship Series.

The Offshore Championship

The Offshore Championship and the Perry Fletcher Clipper Trophy are awarded to the best-performed yacht in the Monohull Division, determined using AMS measurement handicap results. Yachts in this Division may be fully crewed, with up to 4 crew racing with autohelm or double-handed as desired on a race-to-race basis.

The championship award is subject to the provisions of the Notice of Series and the NOR of the races from which a yacht’s score is drawn.

Competitors in the Double-Handed Division are automatically entered in the Monohull Division, and a double-handed yacht racing under AMS measurement handicap is, therefore, eligible to win the Perry Fletcher Clipper Trophy as well as the Double-Handed Offshore Championship, which is subject to a separate 38 South Yacht Sales Double-Handed Offshore Championship NOS.

Offshore Championship Races include

Melbourne to Devonport (Rudder Cup)
Melbourne to Hobart (Westcoaster)
Melbourne to King Island
Melbourne to Port Fairy

Recent ORCV Offshore Champions

2023-2024 Ginan, C McKenzie / N Jones
2022-2023 Ryujin, A. Toomey
2021-2022 Alien, J. Brenan
2020-2021 Arcadia, P. Davidson
2019-2020 Not Awarded
2018-2019 Alien, J. Brenan

The Coastal Championship

The Coastal Championship is awarded to the best-performing yacht in the Monohull Division, determined using the AMS measurement handicap results. Yachts in this Division may be fully crewed, with up to 4 crew racing with autohelm or double-handed as desired on a race-to-race basis. The championship award is subject to the provisions of the Notice of Series and the NoR of the races from which a yacht’s score is drawn.

Competitors in the Double-Handed Division are automatically entered in the Monohull Division, and a Double-Handed Yacht racing under measurement handicap is, therefore, eligible to win the Coastal Championship as well as the Double-Handed Offshore Championship, which is subject to a separate 38 South Yacht Sales Double-Handed Offshore Championship NoS.

Coastal Championship Races include

West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 1
West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 2
West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 3
Melbourne to Apollo Bay

Recent ORCV Coastal Champions

2023-2024 Ginan, C McKenzie / N Jones
2022-2023 Ginan, C McKenzie / N Jones
2021-2022 True Colours, J. Strahan
2020-2021 Maverick, A. Hammond

The Double-Handed Offshore Championship

The Double-Handed Offshore Championship is awarded to the best-performed Monohull Double-Handed Division yacht, determined using PHS handicap results.

Yachts in this Division are double-handed as desired on a race-to-race basis. The Double Handed Offshore Championship is subject to the provisions of the Notice of Series and the NoR of the races from which a yacht’s score is drawn.

A Double Handed Yacht racing under PHS handicap is therefore eligible to win the Double-Handed Championship, the Offshore Championship, and the Coastal Championship!

Double-Handed Offshore Championship Races Include

West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 1
Melbourne to Devonport (Rudder Cup)
West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 2
Melbourne to Hobart (Westcoaster)
Melbourne to King Island
Melbourne to Port Fairy
West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 3
Melbourne to Apollo Bay

Recent ORCV Double-Handed Offshore Champions

2023-2024 Maverick R Smallman / L Hulley or A Hammond
2022-2023 Alex, J. Macade
2021-2022 Blue Water, G. Dunoon/N. Rose
2020-2021 Maverick, A. Hammond
2019-2020 Not Awarded
2018-2019 Maverick, R. Smallman